{"id":2041004,"date":"2023-09-22T03:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T07:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-host-zelenskyy-at-white-house-as-he-calls-for-more-support-for-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T03:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T07:27:56","slug":"biden-to-host-zelenskyy-at-white-house-as-he-calls-for-more-support-for-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-host-zelenskyy-at-white-house-as-he-calls-for-more-support-for-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden invites Zelenskyy to White House, urges increased aid for Ukraine."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-to-host-zelenskyy-at-white-house-as-he-calls-for-more-support-for-ukraine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041004&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President Biden Welcomes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to White House<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden warmly received Ukrainian President Volodymyr\u2064 Zelenskyy at the White House on September 21, as they work together to support Ukraine \u200cin the face of Russia&#8217;s invasion. This marks their sixth in-person meeting and Zelenskyy&#8217;s third visit to the White House.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/poland-no-longer-arming-ukraine-says-polish-prime-minister-5495800?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Poland No\u200b Longer Arming Ukraine, \u2064Says Polish Prime Minister<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/20\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/russia-engaged-in-crimes-against-humanity-in-ukraine-almost-daily-un-security-council-hears-5495556?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Russia Engaged in Crimes Against Humanity\u200b in Ukraine &#8216;Almost Daily&#8217;: UN Security Council Testimony<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/20\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During \u2062their meeting, President \u2062Biden announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine worth $325 million, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-host-zelenskyy-at-white-house-as-he-calls-for-more-support-for-ukraine\/\" title=\"Biden invites Zelenskyy to White House, urges increased aid for Ukraine.\">includes\u2063 significant air defense capabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The Biden \u200cadministration has requested an additional $24\u200b billion in funding for Ukraine from Congress. However, this request is facing political challenges \u200cdue to concerns from both sides of the aisle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When asked about congressional support for Ukraine funding,\u2062 President Biden expressed his confidence in the United \u2062States Congress, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;m counting on \u2062the good judgment of the United States Congress. There is no\u200d alternative.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Since February 2022, the United States has provided \u2063$113 billion\u200b in military, economic, and humanitarian aid\u2063 to Ukraine and affected \u2063countries. However, the current funding is expected to run out\u200c soon, and additional \u2062resources are needed to ensure a continuous supply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite some opposition from a minority of members, the majority of both Democrats \u2064and Republicans support continuing aid to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>A group of \u200dRepublican lawmakers \u2063sent a \u200dletter to the White House expressing their\u200c opposition to \u2062additional funding for Ukraine and demanding transparency regarding the use of taxpayers&#8217; money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>House Speaker Kevin McCarthy declined the Ukrainian president&#8217;s request to address a joint session of Congress, citing ongoing negotiations to fund\u200c the government and avoid \u200ca shutdown.<\/p>\n<p>In response to objections\u2063 from Republicans,\u200c the National Security Council emphasized the \u200dimportance of \u200dsupporting Ukraine\u200c to prevent Russian aggression and the potential consequences of letting Putin take over.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr\u2063 Zelenskyy (C), accompanied by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (R)\u2063 and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (L), arrives at the U.S.\u200b Capitol in\u2062 Washington on Sept. 21, 2023. (Pedro Ugarte\/AFP\u2064 via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Zelenskyy \u200bAddresses U.N. General Assembly<\/h2>\n<p>Before his visit to the White House, President Zelenskyy delivered a powerful speech at the U.N. General Assembly, highlighting\u2063 the escalating Russian aggression and its impact beyond Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Zelenskyy expressed concern about the weaponization of various aspects by\u200d the aggressor and \u2063denounced Russia&#8217;s alleged kidnapping of Ukrainian children as &#8220;genocide.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, his remarks have sparked controversy among European\u200d allies, particularly Poland, which recently announced the cessation of weapons transfers to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c his U.N. address, Zelenskyy criticized \u200ccertain countries for pretending to support Ukraine while aiding Russia with grain exports.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden also called on world leaders \u200cto stand with Ukraine and emphasized the importance of deterring aggression.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>Caden Pearson contributed to this report.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did President\u200b Zelenskyy \u200dexpress his gratitude for\u200d the\u200b ongoing support from the\u200d United \u200dStates?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  R support for Ukraine and urging the Biden administration to provide necessary\u2062 assistance. The letter \u2062states, &#8220;We remain committed to the security and stability of Ukraine and\u200d will continue \u200cto stand with the Ukrainian people in their fight against\u2064 aggression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to military aid, President Biden discussed the importance of countering disinformation and cyberattacks originating from Russia. He emphasized the need for a\u200d united front among democratic nations to defend against these threats.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support from the United States and its commitment to\u200d Ukraine&#8217;s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He \u2064stated, &#8220;We are \u200bgrateful for the support we receive from the American people and the leadership of President \u2064Biden. Together, we will overcome the challenges\u200c we face.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The meeting between President Biden and \u2062President Zelenskyy comes at a critical time, \u200bas Russia continues its aggression\u200c in Eastern Ukraine. Both leaders\u200d reiterated their condemnation of Russia&#8217;s actions and their commitment to\u2062 maintaining international norms \u200dand principles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>President Biden stated, &#8220;Ukraine&#8217;s\u200d territorial integrity \u200dmust be respected, and Russia must be held accountable for its destabilizing actions. The United \u2064States stands with \u2064Ukraine and its people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition to the discussions on Ukraine, \u2064President Biden and President Zelenskyy also talked about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-meets-with-jordans-king-to-discuss-bilateral-cooperation\/\" title=\"Biden meets with Jordan\u2019s King to discuss bilateral cooperation\">strengthening bilateral cooperation<\/a> in various fields, \u200dincluding energy, trade, and \u200cdemocracy \u200dpromotion. They \u200cstressed the importance of \u2064a free and \u200dtransparent economic system that benefits both countries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Following their meeting, President Biden and\u2064 President Zelenskyy held a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ioc-president-will-not-add-fuel-to-summer-olympics-cancellation-rumors\/\" title=\"IOC president will \u2018not add fuel\u2019 to Summer Olympics cancellation rumors\">joint press conference<\/a>, where they reaffirmed \u2062their commitment to \u200dthe strategic partnership between\u2064 the United States\u2062 and Ukraine. President Biden concluded by stating, &#8220;We will \u200bcontinue to stand with Ukraine and work together to ensure a stable and prosperous future\u2062 for\u2062 the Ukrainian people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s welcoming of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House demonstrates the\u200c strong and ongoing support of the United States towards Ukraine. The meeting underlines the\u2063 importance of international solidarity in the face of Russian aggression and the commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-buttigieg-regularly-consults-with-dark-money-funded-green-groups\/\" title=\"Pete Buttigieg Regularly Consults With Dark Money-Funded Green Groups\">upholding democratic values<\/a> and principles.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062Ukraine continues to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/only-34-of-voters-believe-biden-would-make-it-to-end-of-a-second-term\/\" title=\"Just 34% of voters think Biden would complete a second term.\">face\u2064 significant challenges<\/a>, the United States will remain a steadfast partner, providing the necessary support to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty \u2062and \u2062build a brighter future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Biden hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House, seeking support for Ukraine amidst Russia&#8217;s invasion. 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